President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force at the third session of the 13th National People's Congress in Beijing on May 26, 2020. (Photo/Xinhua)
DW: China unveils plans to step up military power
The announcement comes days after Beijing said it wants to increase its presence in Hong Kong. Leader Xi Jinping said China's military should also explore new ways of training amid the pandemic.
China is planning to step up its preparedness for armed combat and improve its ability to carry out military tasks, reported state TV on Tuesday, citing Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The decision has been influenced by the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on national security, added Xi.
His announcement comes as Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam was forced to defend Beijing controversial new security legislation intended to quell unrest in the former British colony.
The legislation sparked recent protests by pro-democracy activists.
The country's performance in fighting the new coronavirus has proved the success of military reform, Xi was quoted as saying. China's armed forces should also explore new ways of training amid the pandemic, he added.
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WNU Editor: China has border disputes with almost all of its neighbours. And to enforce its claims Beijing is now telling everyone that the military will be the instrument that they will be using. We are entering tense times in Asia.
